Assessing the Contribution of Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry Content Joint Qualification System (NOGICJQS) towards Human Capital Development (2010-2020)

Abstract

The paper assesses the contribution of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry content joint qualification system (NOGIC JQS) towards human capital development (2010-2020). This work ascertains the process for trainees selection from Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Content Joint Qualification System NOGIC JQS platform for human capital development; The work further x-rayed the Nigerian content achievement/performance and major challenges facing the NOGIC JQS operations using focused group discussion and content analysis to analyze the data received from NCDMB and other secondary source, the research design is descriptive. Findings indicate that the obsolete data remains in the NOGIC JQS due to the inability of operators to update their members of staff information on the NOGIC JQS platform; trainees are not willing to present their true status on the NOGIC JQS due to quest for better offer from the industry; The Act that established the Board is due for amendment to reduce the infractions from operators. Therefore, we recommend denial of License renewal (DPR); suspending any ongoing project of such company) which many IOCs and NOCs fear most. Secondly, there is need to Identify upcoming projects for implementation of employment and training (E&.T) program and attachment of Nigerians; Commence pilot program for 100 geoscientists; Commence pilot program for environmental remediation training in Oil and Gas producing communities among others; and. Finally, the need for the national assembly to expedite action towards amending the NC Act which must capture negligent to updating data on the NOGIC JQS platform as an offense which is currently missing in NC Act 2010 and 2020 Human Capital Development guideline of the Board.